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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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